SJM - Fear & Greed Index In 'Neutral' Zone Ahead Of Jobs Report; Dow Settles Higher | Benzinga
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index recording gains during the session.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 8,000 to 229,000 in the week ending June 1, compared to market estimates of 220,000. The trade deficit in the U.S. increased to $74.6 billion in April versus a revised $68.6 billion gap in March.
Investors are awaiting the release of nonfarm payrolls report for May, due to be released on Friday. Economists are expecting a jobs gain of 190,000 for May.
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